Safari Float, Fortuna Waterfall and Typical lunch
Recommended by 100% of travelers
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The 230-foot (70-meter) high La Fortuna Waterfall, surrounded by verdant wet forest, is one of the region’s most photographed attractions. On this half-day tour, take the scenic route as you float down the river on a raft, then cool off with a swim beneath the falls. Along the way, look out for exotic birds, howler monkeys, and sloths; visit a traditional Costa Rican family home; and tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
- Magnificent views and chance to swim at Fortuna Waterfall
- Express tour: combine wildlife and culture with this half-day itinerary
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at your La Fortuna hotel
- Intimate small-group tour with a maximum of eight people
Sample Menu
Main
Costa Rica Casado
What's Included
- raft
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Pick up are included in the area of Fortuna Town. Pick ups are not included in San Jose or in Guanacaste. If your accomodation are not listed, please contact us to check if can pick you up.
Operating hours.8:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
James_M
Went with our young kids. Our guide Roy was super knowledgable and made the trip really fun. We spotted monkeys, lizards, a toucan and a lot more. Waterfall was beautiful. Water very cold but refreshing.
Reviews
4.9
based on 18 reviews
Debbie_B, Jun 2025
Our guide Wilbur took us out on the water. He was very knowledgeable and pointed out lots of wildlife. We had a lot of fun. The two places we stopped at for snacks and then lunch were great.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello Friends!
Thanks for sharing your experience with us
We are very happy to hear that you had an excellent experience and that the guide was to your liking, thank you for recommending us!
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Jean_C, Jun 2024
This was a wonderful experience with our guide, Wilbert. The safari float was very peaceful with beautiful scenery. Wilbert would point out wildlife and birds along the way. We saw monkeys and tuscans! We had a delicious authentic Costa Rican snack before we embarked on the hike to the La Fortuna waterfall! We walked down to 500 stairs to the beautiful powerful fall and we were able to swim and relax. We trekked back up the 500 stairs 🫠 and Wilbert took us to a wonderful restaurant where we enjoyed a delicious authentic meal. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed Wilbert's company!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hola Jean!
We really appreciate your comments, it seems like our team is doing a good job and it motivates us to keep on working hard :) Showing you the beauty of our country is the way we have to tell you welcome to Costa Rica :)
Pura Vida!!
See you next time:)
Thank you for choosing Green Vacations Costa Rica!
Jessica_K, Jun 2023
The safari float was awesome. Raul was very personable and great with the kids. He stopped for them to swim and helped them spot animals. They loved it. The snacks and coffee at the little farm were just perfect!
The second part of the trip was just ok.
Cynthia_W, May 2023
Eight friends took this tour with Roy and Pepe as our guides. Both were so knowledgeable about the area and pointed out features and wildlife along the way. They were amazingly informative. We stopped for a delicious snack including plantains and cheese, with fresh fruit juices. Then, to the waterfall (lots of steps) and a refreshing rain shower. Finally, the most delicious local lunch! Definitely a fabulous day!
Deanna_W, May 2023
The day was fantastic. Saw plenty of wildlife including many birds, lizards and lots of monkeys. Our guide Raul made the whole day fun and informative. Even entertaining us with a priceless backwards dive out of the raft. Good times. Highly recommend.
Sarah_B, Apr 2023
The float trip was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. We loved floating down the river and learning about the ecosystem of the area. We spotted a snake, a sloth, several toucans, a large troop of howler monkeys, and even a tayra!!!! Roy was our guide and he was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and passionate. It was a wonderful experience and it ended at a farm with an outstanding snack! The farm provided homemade cheese slices, fried plantains, and the best banana bread in the world. We were given options of fresh squeezed juices or coffee to wash down our treats. Just a glorious morning!!!
Our tour continued to La Fortuna Waterfall, which was beautiful. Those stairs are no joke. After, we were taken into La Fortuna to have lunch at one of the local restaurants. The casado was excellent and I saw they provided other options to other guests with different tastes.
Adele_M, Jun 2022
Tour was fantastic. Recommend this tour. Saw lots animals, birds, monkeys. River was beautiful. Guides were perfect.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hola Adele!!
Thank you for your review!
We are so happy to know that you enjoyed the Safari Float tour. Is great listed that you saw many animals.
We will let know to the team that worked in your reservation and tour that you have enjoyed your trip.
Thank you for recommend us!
Best regards!
cairamarie, May 2022
This was so much fun! We saw lots of animals on our safari tour; monkeys, cayman, owls, iguanas, turtles, toucans! Hector and Roy were very knowledgeable, I was on Hectors boat and he had the best stories! The farm lunch after was so delicious and a true authentic local experience. I was surprised there was some turquoise colored water here because I hadn’t seen any in the pictures. The pool under the waterfall was pretty cold but it was a little warmer the further away from the waterfall you go.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hola!!
Thank you for your review!
We are so happy to know that you and your family enjoyed the Safari Float tour. Is great listen that you found a space of peace on this tour and that you can apreciate the enviroment there.
We will let know to the team that worked in your reservation and tour that you have enjoyed your trip.
Best regards!
ruba_N, Apr 2022
Green vacation was our tour agency
We booked through Viator
The float was relaxing and fun
Great way to spur the birds and monkeys.
Waterfall was stunning
The guides are very knowledgeable, spoke fluent English, were very nice and helpful.
The snack and local lunch were very good too
James_M, Apr 2022
Went with our young kids. Our guide Roy was super knowledgable and made the trip really fun. We spotted monkeys, lizards, a toucan and a lot more. Waterfall was beautiful. Water very cold but refreshing.
Joyce_C, Mar 2022
It was a wonderful trip down the river. We saw many animals and learned a lot about the community, the native people, and their customs. We also enjoyed interacting with the guides (Carlos & Hector) and the monkies along the river. The trip down to the Falls was also great. Lunch was a real treat. Great guides.
Eric_S, Jun 2021
Roy was fantastic on the float Safari and found many creatures that we would have missed. He spoke fantastic English and was an incredible guide for the day. He made it fun and interesting. He is a great guide and you should be proud to have him.
Nicole_B, May 2021
We had a great time with our very polite driver, Hector, and our extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and fun guide, Fabrizio. We were picked up from our hotel in La Fortuna for this private tour with just our family of three, then drove to the raft launch. We floated and paddled down a moving river and saw several birds (Kingfisher, yellow belly flycatcher, heron, and a bare-throated tiger heron that was eating a fish), a Howler monkey troop with at least 6 monkeys, 2 river otters, and a sloth that moved. Fabrizio also pointed out several reptiles like 2 iguana and a Basilisk lizard. We finished the float and went to a local family farm for an incredible snack on plantains, cheese, yucca bread, and juice before heading to the La Fortuna Waterfall. The family farm was 100% farm-to-table and everyone was very friendly. At La Fortuna waterfall, Fabrizio kindly took a few family photos for us, gave us instructions for the rest of the day, then connected us with our next guide, Erica. Erica had a group of 6 and we joined that group for the waterfall and lunch. Erica was also very knowledgeable and shared many facts about Costa Rica and the La Fortuna Waterfall. The waterfall was magnificent, the water was cold and there were about 400-500 stairs down and back up. We had about an hour to swim and marvel at the waterfall, then a chance to change to dry clothes. We went to lunch about ten minutes away and it was delicious. This was one of the best days of out trip. We really felt like we got to see authentic Tico life and experience the Pura Vida. I would request our guides again.
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